Court Reverses Denial of Authorization for Surgery

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals overturned a denial of authorization for a worker’s shoulder surgery, finding the Board of Review failed to weigh the relevance, credibility, materiality or reliability of the evidence. Case: Scott v. ACNR Resources Inc., No. 25-ICA-175 and  No. 25-ICA-208, 12/22/2025, published. Facts: Paul Scott worked as a maintenance mechanic and electrician for ACNR Resources Inc. He allegedly suffered injuries to his elbow after a fall at work on Oct. 31, 2023. Scott sought medical treatment, and he was diagnosed with a sprain of the left ...